HS 200 : Introduction to Addictions

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Provides a broad overview of the field of addictions. Describes the etiology of addiction, the signs and symptoms of addiction, the continuum of addictive behaviors, treatment, prevention, recovery and relapse.

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1. Explain how social, political, economic, cultural systems, gender, and lifestyle impact substance use disorders and process disorders.
2. Describe the history of legal and illegal substances.
3. Describe established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.

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Nature of Addictions
Historical Perspectives
Substances and the Body
Co-occurring Issues
Behavioral Addictions
Addiction Across the Lifespan
Screening and Assessment
Strengths and Evidence Based Helping
Groups
Families
Diversity and Addiction
Public Policy

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